Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
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by Tim Williams | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by Ross Dizon | May 28, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Marianne Aubry-Lecomte | May 28, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
Working together requires courage to move forward without necessarily knowing where you are going, creativity, and a great capacity to adapt– but it is also a source of deep joy.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 28, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
In August 1617 Vincent was a parish priest at Châtillon-les-Dombes where he founded the first Confraternity of Charity (precursor to the Ladies of Charity), a group of lay people to help those in need.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
by .famvin | Jun 6, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
The Global Justice Committee of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted a Zoom panel sharing and discussion on June 4, 2024, on the 2023 General Assembly Commitment of responding to the needs of oppressed and marginalized persons.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2024 | Formation
‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 29, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Each Friday of Lent we shared a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
by .famvin | Mar 29, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on the Lord’s love for all mankind as manifested through the sacrifice of His only Son.
by .famvin | Mar 28, 2024 | Formation
Three people discuss how the traditional washing of feet symbolizes our Christian call to service.
by .famvin | Mar 28, 2024 | Formation
Three people reflect on the singularly exceptional gift that Jesus bestowed upon us at the Lord’s Supper with the institution of the Eucharist.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Some years ago, I read a piece that discussed how much the modern world depends upon the work of strangers for its survival and wellbeing.
by .famvin | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation
Three people share their personal reflections about Palm Sunday.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
by Tim Williams | Mar 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org With the rapid growth of the Society within its first two years, there arose a debate as to whether the first Conference, now grown quite large, ought to split in two. “Do you not think that our charitable society itself...
by Ross Dizon | Mar 26, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Christ is risen! This goes to show that to go from here to there to preach the Good News to the poor, to cure the sick and to set free the oppressed, to love, is to please God. God anoints Jesus with the power of the Holy Spirit. And he, then, goes about to do good...